Episode 20

Nestor stood still, looking at Louis without reaction for a few seconds.

Nestor Grize: Louis, has anyone ever talked to you about this? Your parents?

Louis Olid: I...

Louis was completely embarrassed, even without knowing exactly what Nestor was talking about, this time he disguised it.

Louis Olid: Yes, I... I was just messing with you. Well, I'm going to sleep now.

The boy ran to the bed and covered himself up to his head with the blanket.

Nestor went near the door.

Nestor Grize: Louis?

Louis Olid: Yes?

Nestor Grize: I'm going downstairs to make a call and I'll be right back, okay?

Louis Olid: Okay.

Nestor went downstairs and entered his office. With his cell phone in hand, he searched for a contact and dialed.

Nestor Grize: Hi, it's me. Please don't hang up. Remember that promise you made me? I never thought I'd say this, but I need you. I need your help. Can you come to my house?

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At the Olid house, Eder was lying in his bed staring at the ceiling.

Eder Olid: Louis... What are you doing now? It's strange not having you here. I'm afraid of how I'm going to resist these crises without you. At least you were very good at that.

Annoyed, Eder got out of bed and walked around the house, when he realized he was in Louis' room.

Eder Olid: I don't like being here alone. I... Really don't like it. Could it be that I miss him?

No. That's not it.

Housekeeper Larissa: Sir?

Eder Olid: Yes? Ah... Mrs. Larissa.

Housekeeper Larissa: Can't you bring him back?

Eder Olid: I can't.

Housekeeper Larissa: But you want him back, don't you?

Eder Olid: What difference does it make?

Housekeeper Larissa: All the difference. If you go after him, he will come back.

Eder Olid: He's only just done something useful now. Leave him there! Thanks to having him, I was able to fulfill my father's wish. It makes no sense for me to want to change things now. Don't worry about me.

The housekeeper left Eder alone in the room. He lay down on Louis' bed and fell asleep.

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The next day, at the OL company, Eder left his office to go to the cafeteria for lunch after working all morning with great concentration. On the way, he noticed a certain commotion at the entrance to the company. A strange man entered, and everyone was watching him.

He had long hair down to his shoulders, combed to the side, his hair swaying and the bright lilac color drew a lot of attention.

Patricia: Wow! Who's that man?

Deise: I don't know, but did you see his hair? So beautiful!

Marcia: And his clothes then?

The man wore black dress pants with a silver belt. The high-necked shirt was gray, and he wore a shiny black sweater over it.

Heriberto: Look... Even I found this man interesting.

Deise: Guys, don't look now, but he's coming our way.

Heriberto: Wait, I think I've seen that face before. I think in a picture, maybe.

Marcia: Now that you mention it, I've seen him too. But he was thinner. He's... Mr. Gregg Heyol.

Heriberto: Gregg Heyol? He...

Eder Olid: Who is he?

The four employees standing in a corner were startled when they heard Eder's voice.

Eder Olid: Who is he? You just said you knew him, didn't you?

Heriberto: He just walked into Mr. Scary's office!

Marcia ignored her colleagues and promptly addressed the company's CEO.

Marcia: Sir, as far as I know, Gregg Heyol is one of the company's former partners. He also worked with your father.

Eder Olid: Is that so? And is there anything else you remember? Why would he come here?

Marcia: Sir, as far as I remember, and judging by what I heard, he came to see Mr. Grize. So they must be dating again.

Eder Olid: Dating again?

Eder was surprised.

Eder Olid: What do you mean, dating?

Marcia: They were boyfriends, I think. Something like that, sir. But everything I just told you, I heard from other employees from back then. I don't know if it's true.

Eder Olid: I understand. Thank you.

Eder went to the cafeteria, he got his food and ate half his plate, but he kept thinking about that flashy man he saw.

Eder Olid: {It's not right for him to be flirting with someone else if he's going to marry Louis. Otherwise, he's nothing but a big pervert. I can't let this stand!}

The CEO of the building left the cafeteria and walked towards Nestor's office.

Eder Olid: {I need to know what they are talking about. It might even be some kind of scam. Two former partners of the company talking? Just after I got all the shares. You can't just speculate. I need to know what they're talking about!}

Upon reaching the hallway of Nestor's office, Eder began to walk slowly and leaned against the wall next to the door, trying to listen in on the conversation.

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Nestor Grize: So you're working in advertising? Interesting.

Gregg Heyol: Enough with the small talk, honey. You called me here to tell me something important.

The man got up from the chair in front of Nestor and walked to the back of his chair.

Gregg Heyol: I came as fast as I could. I canceled all my appointments for you... So please, don't leave me hanging! What do you want from me?

Nestor Grize: Gregg... I'm sorry for letting you go without apologizing.

Gregg Heyol: And you're apologizing to me now because, why, love? Come on, don't be embarrassed. After all, you already know me inside and out.

Nestor Grize: I know you're a rare find. But I need you as an Omega. And I'm happy to have forgiven myself.

Gregg Heyol: What? Don't you remember that's dangerous. I still remember that birthmark you have, and I still remember staring at it with my mouth full.

Nestor Grize: Hey Gregg! Are you going to let me talk?

Gregg hugged Nestor from behind.

Gregg Heyol: I'm sorry, honey, it's just that I missed you.

Outside, Eder was irritated. He stood facing the open office door. The scene he saw was of the flashy man hugging Nestor from behind his chair.

Eder Olid: Nestor! I hope I'm not interrupting anything.

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